Asking about job vacancies in Spanish
Find out whether a job is open, ask how to apply and understand a reply about sending your CV by email.
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Describing work experience in Spanish
Talk about previous jobs, the time spent in a role and the responsibilities that were part of your routine.
Read and practiseAsking about job requirements in Spanish
What does a position require? Ask about experience, skills, language ability and qualifications before applying.
Read and practiseAsking for work instructions in Spanish
A new task can have several steps: ask how to begin, request a demonstration and check what comes next.
Read and practiseReporting a broken printer in Spanish
A printer stops working at the office: describe the fault, mention a paper jam and ask whom to notify.
Read and practiseAsking about work uniforms in Spanish
Does the job require a uniform? Ask about work clothes, required shoes, sizes and where to obtain them.
Read and practiseBooking a meeting room in Spanish
Is the meeting room free tomorrow? Ask about availability and reserve a space for a specific period.
Read and practiseAsking about lunch breaks in Spanish
When and where can staff eat lunch? Ask about the break time, its length and places to eat.
Read and practiseIntroducing a new colleague in Spanish
A new person joins the team: introduce your colleague and explain their role and department in Spanish.
Read and practiseAsking about workplace training in Spanish
When is the next training session? Ask about its schedule and what materials to bring along.
Read and practiseDiscussing salary expectations in Spanish
What salary range suits the role? Discuss annual pay, gross and net figures, and benefits before making a decision.
Read and practiseExplaining a career gap in Spanish
A period away from work can be explained briefly: describe what you did, what you learned and how it relates to the position.
Read and practiseClarifying a meeting agenda in Spanish
Ask about a meeting’s purpose, decisions, responsibilities and deadlines using clear Spanish workplace phrases.
Read and practiseAsking about contract terms in Spanish
Before signing, clarify the length of an employment contract and the notice required from each party.
Read and practiseRequesting a job reference in Spanish
A former colleague can provide a reference: ask politely, explain the role and request permission before sharing contact details.
Read and practisePresenting strengths in a Spanish interview
A useful interview answer names a workplace strength, supports it with a concrete example and connects it to the role.
Read and practiseGiving a project update in Spanish
Report completed work, explain a dependency and discuss its effect on the next project stage in Spanish.
Read and practiseExplaining a workplace mistake in Spanish
A wrong file or date needs a clear response: acknowledge the error, explain the correction and say how you will prevent a repeat.
Read and practiseReporting a safety hazard in Spanish
A wet floor or blocked exit calls for a clear warning: identify the location and ask for immediate action in Spanish.
Read and practiseClarifying task priorities in Spanish
Ask which task comes first, clarify deadlines and confirm your next action in a Spanish workplace conversation.
Read and practiseArranging equipment repairs in Spanish
A scanner that will not start needs a useful repair request: describe the fault and location, then arrange a technician’s visit.
Read and practiseRequesting remote work in Spanish
Could a day at home work for your team? Propose remote work, explain availability and agree on practical arrangements.
Read and practiseRequesting a change to working hours in Spanish
Discuss a regular change to your working hours, explain its effect on the team and suggest a trial period.
Read and practiseHanding over unfinished work in Spanish
Explain what is finished, what remains pending and who will take the next step in a Spanish work handover.
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